Originally Posted by
sk8erjosh09
Because Traction Control is never truly "off", I never drive with the button in the "on" position.
The only thing I could think of as far as how that may be possible is the fact that it is SOOO intrusive... Say you are hitting a freeway bend at the speed limit. The freeways here in CA have bumps, jumps, big cracks..... They are HORRIBLE. Who's to say that with it engaged that every bump it doesnt kick in????? Even a little..... What about the roads that dont get maintained that feel like your driving on washboards... All it would take is a little intruding on its part, spread over the course of a tank to make a difference... This is my theory, just throwin it out there.
This is how I think it saves gas aswell. I have noticed with t/c on, the car almost "drives itself" with it off, the steering is more easily skewed by bumps or changes in pavement levels.
I live in southern california, and most of my commute is bumpy and the roads are neglected.
There is a reason why I have not made this post earlier, I waited months to see its consistency.
You people saying a tank of gas is not enough evidence to compare mpgs, and you are right, but over the course of months, I have noticed a general average of 2mpg better per tank. This is not a precise measurement, but give it a shot yourself and see what results you get.
My average with t/c is 22 and my average without it is 24
The highest I have ever gotten was 30.3 with t/c ON.
I have not tried another road trip with it off yet.
Just thought I'd let the forum know a possible penny saver
